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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.48, 22,268.88 and 9,064.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.48, 22,268.88 and 9,064.16 is: 12,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.48 : 22,268.88 = 9,064.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.48/22,268.88 = 9,064.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.48x = 22,268.88 × 9,064.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.48x = 201,848,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,848,691.34/16,136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.84

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